Areticular cell is a type offibroblast that synthesizescollagen alpha-1(III) and uses it to produce extracellularreticular fibers. Reticular cells provide structural support, since they produce and maintain the thin networks of fibers that are a framework for most lymphoid organs.

Reticular cells are found in many organs, including thespleen,lymph nodes andkidneys. They are also found within tissues, such as lymph nodules. There are different types of reticular cells, including epithelial, mesenchymal, and fibroblastic reticular cells. Fibroblastic reticular cells are involved in directingB cells andT cells to specific regions within the tissue whereas epithelial and mesenchymal reticular cells are associated with certain areas of thebrain.

• List of human cell types derived from the germ layers
• Lymph node stromal cell#Fibroblastic reticular cells (FRC)

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